LEIA is pleased to share that it is now approved to offer a third apprenticeship standard, the Level 3 Lifting Equipment Technician. This apprenticeship is for those working across many sectors and organisations using equipment such as hoists for the lifting of lighting rigs at festivals to chain slings on construction sites.
This is a two-year apprenticeship with three methods of assessment used to determine competency during the end-point assessment period.
These methods are:
> Practical Assessment with Questions
> Professional Discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence.
> Multiple Choice Test
LEIA will be supported by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) to develop the assessments over the coming months and will be available to offer end-point assessment from September onwards.
Head of LEIA Assessment, Karen Slade, said “Now LEIA Assessment is in full swing delivering EPAs for our core standard, the Lift and Escalator Electromechanic, we feel the time is right to expand our offer to standards that support our sector. The Lifting Equipment Technician is a relevant standard as lifting equipment is often used as part of the installation or repair of lifts, and escalators. We will be working closely with our colleagues at LEEA to develop robust assessments.”
LEIA is looking for individuals with technical and operational experience in this sector to work with in the development, testing and assessment of this standard, so please contact Karen Slade on epa@leia.co.uk for more information or visit: www.leia-assessment.co.uk